2023-04-23 11:39 Tags: # Transformational Leadership Process that changes people. ## Main concerns - Emotions - Values - Ethics - Standards - Long-term goals ## Characteristics and Adjectives - Charismatic - visionary - encouraging - inspirational (to everyone, not just ('idea people') - motivating - Growth - Shape - allow autonomy - Breathing room - innovative - Openness to new thinking - broadening minds - [active listening](active%20listening.md) - risk tolerant - willing to accept responsibility - [trust](Trust.md) in team ## How to analyse with leadership theory Useful to analyse this style of leadership with [relationship theory](Relationship%20Theory.md) as this is a central focus of this style (empowering followers). ## Four pillars (I's) of transformational leadership: 1. Intellectual stimulation 2. Individual consideration 3. Inspirational motivation 4. Idealised influence ## Most important aspects from [Components of Leadership](Components%20of%20Leadership.md), the most important aspects are leader, follower and goal:  Not as impacted by context or culture, as it seeks to challenge/change these! ## Examples ### Jeff Bezos (Amazon) Successful business is about focusing on the customer. ### Bill Gates (Microsoft) ### Steve Jobs (Apple) [^1] --- # References [^1]: [Week 7 ELEC4122 - Leadership Theories and Styles](../../../Spaces/University/ELEC4122/lecture%20slides/blank/Week%207%20ELEC4122%20-%20Leadership%20Theories%20and%20Styles.pdf)